Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Yavapai Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yavapai Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Yavapai Elementary School's student population of 387 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yavapai Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yavapai Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
66%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yavapai Elementary School's ranking?
Yavapai Elementary School is ranked #808 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Yavapai Elementary School?
387 students attend Yavapai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Yavapai Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yavapai Elementary School?
Yavapai Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yavapai Elementary School offer ?
Yavapai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Yavapai Elementary School part of?
Yavapai Elementary School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District.
In what neighborhood is Yavapai Elementary School located?
Yavapai Elementary School is located in the South Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 13 other public schools located in South Scottsdale.
School Reviews
1 6/15/2020
Mr weaver was feeling students up for years in the class right next to mine, looking for a good school for my daughter and it's all I can think about; Then not taking the steps we needed as students to protect us. Will not be here.
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